Khaberni -The "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium is preparing to host special and exceptional moments, as Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti leads Real Madrid for the last time on its ground, when they face Real Sociedad in the final round of the Spanish league.
The match also carries an emotional significance, as it could be the last appearance of Croatian star Luka Modric in front of the Merengue fans, before continuing with the team until the end of the FIFA Club World Cup.
According to the Spanish newspaper "As", Ancelotti will not be able to bid farewell to his fans with the best possible lineup due to the many absences that have followed him throughout the season and continue until the last round of the league.
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The match will be missed by Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick due to injuries, while Jude Bellingham will be absent due to suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card against Sevilla.
Both Modric and Kylian Mbappe will secure their places in the starting lineup, where the Croatian will receive special recognition from the Bernabeu fans, while the French star aims to continue competing for the Golden Boot award. Vinicius Junior returns after recovering from an ankle injury to participate in the conclusion of La Liga.
The goalkeeper position remains a subject of debate, whether to give another chance to Andriy Lunin as happened in the match against Sevilla, or to return Thibaut Courtois to the starting lineup in preparation for his participation in the Club World Cup.
As for the defense line, options are limited, where Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia will occupy the full-back positions, with the mention that Vazquez may play his last match at the Bernabeu, although his departure has not been officially announced.
In the heart of the defense, Jesus Vallejo will continue to appear as a starter in his final farewell with the team, while Raul Asensio returns after recovering from injury to partner Vallejo in the center of the defense, at the expense of young Jacobo Ramon who played against Sevilla.
Midfield and attack.. final touches before farewell
In the midfield, Modric will be accompanied by Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, while Arda Guler is likely to start, based on the tactical formation that Ancelotti will adopt. The attack will be led by Mbappe and Vinicius.
The match will be a special occasion for star Lucas Vazquez, who will reach his 400th match with Real Madrid. The player has played 276 matches in La Liga (this match being number 277), 77 in the Champions League, 27 in the Cup, 6 in the Club World Cup, one in the Intercontinental Cup, 4 in the European Super Cup, and 8 in the Spanish Super Cup, scoring 38 goals and creating 73 assists.
Vazquez still has the opportunity during the Club World Cup to surpass club legend Juanito (401 games) and Pepe Velasquez (402 games), and enter the list of the top 25 most represented players in Real Madrid's history.
Vazquez is considered one of the club's icons, having won 23 titles, including 5 UEFA Champions League titles, over 17 years, 10 of which were with the first team.
